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Doctrinal Statement

Our Doctrinal position is that expressed by the evangelical tradition.

We believe:

  • that the Bible contains all things necessary for salvation;
  • that the Bible is the inspired Word of God (2 Timothy 3:15-16, 2 Peter 1:21);
  • in the unity of the One True and Living God who is the Eternal, Self Existent "I AM", who has also revealed Himself as One Being in three Persons, existing as Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4, Mark 12:29, Matthew 28:19);
  • in the Virgin Birth, Sinless Life, Miraculous Ministry, Substitutionary Atoning Death, Bodily Resurrection, Triumphant Ascension and Abiding Intercession of the Lord Jesus Christ and in His Premillennial Second Advent as the blessed hope set before all believers (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, Hebrews 7:26, 1 Peter 2:22, Acts 2:22, Acts 10:38, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 9:12, Luke 24:39, 1 Corinthians 15:4, Acts 1:9, Ephesians 4:8-10, Romans 8:34, Hebrews 7:25, 1 Corinthians 15:22-24, 1 Corinthians 15:51-57, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelations 20:1-6);
  • in the just and loving sovereignty of God in the creation, providence, redemption and consummation of the world;
  • in the creation of men and women in the image and likeness of God, pure and upright, conferring on them dignity and worth; who have, however, voluntarily sinned and come short of God's glory (Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-21);
  • in the true deity and true humanity of Jesus Christ, God's Son, Messiah and Lord; His birth by the Spirit and His existence as the one who uniquely reveals God's character and will, whose life has become the pattern and standard for our own;
  • in the sacrificial life, death and resurrection of Jesus which alone have defeated the powers of darkness and through His blood atoned for sin, enabling forgiveness and oneness - redemption with God for all who receive Him in faith and obedience (Titus 2:11, Titus 3:5-7, Romans 10:8-15, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4);
  • in the ascension of Jesus, and the expectation of His coming in power and glory;
  • in the work of the Holy Spirit awakening, renewing, indwelling and empowering those who believe; producing in them His character and giving them His gifts;
  • in the scriptures which have their source and inspiration in God, and in the church are the final authority of truth, faith and conduct;
  • in the community of faith who from the universal church, made up of those committed in faith and discipleship to Jesus;
  • in the commission of Jesus to proclaim in word and action the gospel of peace to all creation; making disciples and working for justice and reconciliation until God's kingdom comes in its completeness; that Breaking of Bread is enjoined upon all believers until the Lord comes (Luke 2:14-20, 1 Corinthians 11:20-34);
  • in the bodily resurrection of all humankind, in the everlasting conscious bliss of all who truly believe in our Lord Jesus Christ and that everlasting conscious punishment is the portion of all whose names are not written in the Book of Life (John 5:28-29, 1 Corinthians 15:22-24, Daniel 12:2-3, Matthew 25:46, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Revelations 20:10-15)

We also adhere to the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed and authorized affirmations of faith that may be downloaded here.

 

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